There is a large difference in treating scoliosis with our Anterior Scoliosis Correction versus others’ approaches like standard posterior surgery or VBT; "Anterior Scoliosis Correction surgery comprises a combination of proprietary techniques which allow for correction of both small and large curves as well as flexible or stiff curves in growing and mature individuals. It is a very powerful approach. It is much less invasive and a much more muscle sparing surgery than posterior surgery as well" says Dr. Antonacci. This is exemplified by the major difference in recovery time. Only six weeks after Dr. Antonacci's Anterior Scoliosis Correction surgery, patients return to unrestricted activity such as dance or gymnastics. Traditional posterior fusion surgery and recovery usually takes six months or more for the muscles and bone to heal.

“ Lucy’s curve was too stiff for the traditional VBT and so the team individualized her treatment using powerful yet muscle sparing techniques of anterior scoliosis correction. “The expertise of Dr Antonacci and Dr. Betz to reduce Lucy’s curve to 16 degrees and make her rib hump barely visible was incredible. We are so thankful and believe strongly this team have given Lucy the chance of a pain free life with a beautiful back.”

Treatment Options

Spondylolisthesis

When one vertebra slips forward over another, causes severe low back pain and sometimes leg pain.

Dr. Antonacci has spent years pioneering the latest techniques and improvements in spinal surgery, and has worked extensively on new less invasive, muscle-sparing approaches such as FLIF: Far Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Dr. Antonacci’s Approach

There is a large difference in treating scoliosis with Anterior Scoliosis Correction versus other techniques like VBT" explains Dr. Antonacci, "Anterior Scoliosis Correction surgery specifically allows better mobility and is much less invasive…"

“Lucy’s curve was too stiff for the traditional treatment and so for the first time the team combined a tether with a discectomy on 3 vertebrae. The expertise of Dr Betz and Dr. Antonacci to reduce Lucy’s curve to 16 degrees and make her rib hump barely visible was incredible.”

Dr. Antonacci has spent years pioneering the latest techniques and improvements in spinal surgery, and has worked extensively on new less invasive, muscle-sparing approaches to interbody fusions in the lumbar spine.

“I can’t thank Dr. Antonacci and his team enough for their dedication, skill, hard work, and most importantly, their kindness. I would recommend them to anyone considering this kind of surgery, or any surgery for that matter. I don’t think it’s possible for me to have better results than I do!”

“…I would like to extend my congratulations, admiration, and thanks for the exceptional quality of care you have achieved and for the astonishing volume of patients you have treated at our hospital.You have demonstrated outstanding quality in that you had no readmissions… and a very low rate of complications of care.”

Dr. Antonacci has spent years pioneering the latest techniques and improvements in spinal surgery, and has worked extensively on new less invasive, muscle-sparing approaches to interbody fusions in the lumbar spine.

“I can’t thank Dr. Antonacci and his team enough for their dedication, skill, hard work, and most importantly, their kindness.” — Julianne H

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“…I would like to extend my congratulations, admiration, and thanks for the exceptional quality of care you have achieved and for the astonishing volume of patients you have treated at our hospital.You have demonstrated outstanding quality”

Dr. Antonacci has spent years pioneering the latest techniques and improvements in spinal surgery, and has worked extensively on new less invasive, muscle-sparing approaches to interbody fusions in the lumbar spine.

“Before I had the surgery, my scoliosis was getting worse. My spine kept growing in the wrong direction. Dr. Antonacci strongly advised surgery just to correct it so I’ll never have to worry about it again. And now I don’t have to worry about scoliosis anymore. It’s amazing how different my spine looks, it’s straight now! I have really good posture now. I’m going to start doing spring-based Pilates. I highly recommend Dr. Antonacci and Dr. Cuddihy… They’re really great!”

The Antonacci Difference

No junior doctors in training. Dr. Antonacci performs all critical parts of surgery himself start to finish.

In your decision to proceed with Dr. Antonacci, please remember that unlike most other practices, your surgery is performed with several highly experienced surgeons assisting him. Dr. Antonacci is the primary surgeon, assisted by Dr. Cuddihy. Dr. Antonacci does not work with junior doctors in training such as residents, or fellows, as is done at most other institutions. He personally performs all critical parts of the surgery himself from start to finish.

How Do I Make An Appointment?

Have Dr. Antonacci Personally Review Your Case

To have Dr. Antonacci personally review your case, please fill out our comprehensive form (est. 20 min to complete the form). After Doctors’s review, a staff member from Dr. Antonacci’s and Dr. Betz’s office, Institute For Spine and Scoliosis, will contact you (typically within 48 hours) for more information about your condition or to schedule an appointment. Or if you’re in a hurry and would prefer we contact you, please use the request appointment quick form.